Windows 10: Why does my microsoft account say there are over 20 of my desktop?

Discus and support Why does my microsoft account say there are over 20 of my desktop? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello, I'm trying to fix a windows activation error because windows is telling me my account is not activated, so I went to manage my account and I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by LukeGemmill, Sep 23, 2020.

  1. Why does my microsoft account say there are over 20 of my desktop?


    Hello,

    I'm trying to fix a windows activation error because windows is telling me my account is not activated, so I went to manage my account and I see many of the exact same device. I think this issue might be caused from me booting a linux distro off of a USB as this never happened before then. I'm curious why this is considered a hardware change? Until I figure out why it's doing this I can't get windows officially activated. Why does my microsoft account say there are over 20 of my desktop? 30bc40de-667e-4d45-a385-cb5b8a2aea52?upload=true.png

    :)
     
    LukeGemmill, Sep 23, 2020
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  2. Addie Win User

    Cannot link/add my Microsoft Account to Local Account

    Hello Ken,

    Im using Win10 Build 1607 with all latest update.

    I also run all related troubleshooters:
    • Windows Update
    • Store Apps (says i have to login in my microsoft account but thats the problem, i can't)
    • Microsoft Accounts

    No Problem found. Also the suggestions from Microsoft didnt helped.
     
    Addie, Sep 23, 2020
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  3. Teokute Win User
    Cannot sign in microsoft account.

    My device: Lumia 520. GDR2.
    I cannot sign in my Microsoft account on my device. It didnt say any error but Microsoft account is not listed in Email and account list. When I click add button, it will show microsoft account option but after press sign in, it is still not shown in email
    and account. Another problem is i cannot delete facebook account. Error code: 0x83cf1202. I have tried as suggested here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2475837/en-us#step0x83cf1202 but as my Microsoft account is not shown, I cannot do step 6. Why does my microsoft account say there are over 20 of my desktop? :(

    Any suggestion?
     
    Teokute, Sep 23, 2020
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  4. Vesao Win User

    Why does my microsoft account say there are over 20 of my desktop?

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Sep 23, 2020
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